by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #75 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 75 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota | 1 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 677 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 56 |
This social sciences field at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 267 |
| Political Science and Government | 180 |
| Criminology | 105 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 46 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Geography and Cartography | 40 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 677 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $59,786 a year. This is lower than $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,054 in student loans. This is lower than $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 412 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 75 |
| Other Races | 36 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 56 |
